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NRC Approves Diablo Canyon License Extension to 2045, Shifting Decision to California Legislature

Apr 6, 2026

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NRC Approves Diablo Canyon License Extension to 2045, Shifting Decision to California Legislature

The NRC approved a 20-year operating license renewal for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, authorizing operations for the two units until the mid-2040s.

Federal Court Allows California Oil Setback Law to Remain in Effect

Apr 2, 2026

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Federal Court Allows California Oil Setback Law to Remain in Effect

A federal district court denied the Trump administration’s request to block California’s oil and gas setback law, allowing the state to continue enforcing restrictions on drilling near homes, schools, and hospitals.

California Report Outlines Framework to Manage Data Center Power Demand

Mar 27, 2026

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California Report Outlines Framework to Manage Data Center Power Demand

A California oversight agency is proposing a new policy framework to manage the rapid growth of energy-intensive data centers while protecting ratepayers and maintaining the state’s clean energy targets.

Offshore Oil

BOEM Moves to Fast-Track Environmental Review for Offshore Fracking at Platform Gilda

Mar 26, 2026

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BOEM Moves to Fast-Track Environmental Review for Offshore Fracking at Platform Gilda

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has initiated a fast-tracked environmental review that could allow hydraulic fracturing, known as fracking, at Platform Gilda in federal waters off California.

Offshore Oil

California Sues to Block Federal Order Restarting Sable Pipeline

Mar 23, 2026

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California Sues to Block Federal Order Restarting Sable Pipeline

California has filed suit to block a federal order directing Sable Offshore Corp. to restart the oil pipeline system serving the offshore Santa Ynez Unit.

California, Washington, Quebec Publish Draft Agreement on Carbon Markets

Mar 20, 2026

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California, Washington, Quebec Publish Draft Agreement on Carbon Markets

California and Washington state released a draft agreement outlining how their carbon emissions trading programs could be linked.

Sable

Mar 19, 2026

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California Brings Multiple Legal Challenges to Block Sable Pipeline Restart

California launched a legal effort to stop Sable Offshore Corp.’s restart of the Las Flores Pipeline System serving the offshore Santa Ynez Unit.

Offshore Oil

Trump Administration Directs Sable to Restart Santa Ynez Unit Pipeline, Citing National Security

Mar 16, 2026

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Trump Administration Directs Sable to Restart Santa Ynez Unit Pipeline, Citing National Security

The Trump administration directed Sable Offshore Corp. on March 13, 2026 to restart the oil pipeline servicing the Santa Ynez Unit.

Trump Administration Sues California over Electric Vehicle Mandate

Mar 13, 2026

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Trump Administration Sues California over Electric Vehicle Mandate

The Trump administration is suing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to block enforcement of the state’s vehicle emissions rules.

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NRC Approves Diablo Canyon License Extension to 2045, Shifting Decision to California Legislature

Federal Court Allows California Oil Setback Law to Remain in Effect

California Report Outlines Framework to Manage Data Center Power Demand

BOEM Moves to Fast-Track Environmental Review for Offshore Fracking at Platform Gilda

California Sues to Block Federal Order Restarting Sable Pipeline

California, Washington, Quebec Publish Draft Agreement on Carbon Markets

California Brings Multiple Legal Challenges to Block Sable Pipeline Restart

Trump Administration Directs Sable to Restart Santa Ynez Unit Pipeline, Citing National Security

Trump Administration Sues California over Electric Vehicle Mandate

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